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Microsoft, Cisco Post Gains;
Capstar IPO Ends Quietly

NEW YORK -- A dour session of steep price losses brightened markedly in the final hour of Wednesday's trading as investors poured money back into the market, particularly in technology stocks.

Microsoft finished 2 3/8 higher on the day at 86 on the Nasdaq Stock Market, a six-point improvement from its low for the session. Among other Nasdaq issues, Cisco Systems managed to close with a gain of 1 13/16 at 77 13/16, while Dell Computer finished 2 3/16 higher at 86 1/8. Even the little-loved Compaq Computer attracted buyers on...